Thunderstorms Could Turn Severe Thursday In Metro Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Thursday is going to be a rainy day in Metro Detroit with a threat of possible severe storms.

Forecasters say showers this morning will turn into thunderstorms across southeast Michigan by the afternoon. Some of those storms are expected to be strong, producing small hail and wind gust to 50 mph.

Isolated severe thunderstorms also can't be ruled out -- especially between 4 and 8 p.m. Wind gusts to 60 mph and hail to around one inch in diameter would be the main hazards as storms track northeast.

A Lakeshore Flood Warning remains in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday for Lake St. Clair. Residents on or near the shore should be alert for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Flood advisories for Lake Erie and Lake Huron have been lifted.